2012 Federal Update Washington, D.C. November 27, 2012

1. 2012 Federal Update Washington, D.C. November 27, 2012

2. Basic Webinar Instructions • Need speakers or headphones to hear the presentation • Meeting > Manage My Settings > My Connection Speed • Dial-up not recommended • Questions about presentation • If you have a web cam/microphone, click the “Raise Hand” icon to indicate that you have a question • We will activate your microphone • If you don’t have a microphone, type into chat window and hit return

3. Basic Webinar Instructions • 4 quick survey questions • Session recorded and archived with PowerPoint files at www.agrability.org • Problems: use chat window or email jonesp@purdue.edu

4. Known Webinar Issues • Increased interactivity = increased technical issues • Be patient while we push our boundaries • Meeting > Audio Setup Wizard • Disconnection with presenters • Hang on – we’ll reconnect as soon as possible • Disconnection with participants • Log in again

5. Bradley Rein P.E. Director – Division of Agricultural Systems Institute of Food Production & Sustainability brein@nifa.usda.gov

6. Agenda • NIFA AgrAbility Program Management • Introduction of new staff • Program Specialists • National Program Leader • Federal funding updates

7. Camielle L. Compton Program Specialist Division of Agricultural Systems, Institute of Food Production & Sustainability ccompton@nifa.usda.gov

8. Alexandra F. Wilson Program Specialist Division of Agricultural Systems, Institute of Food Production & Sustainability afwilson@nifa.usda.gov

9. Aida Balsano, Ph.D. NPL - FCS Research and Evaluation Division of Family and Consumer Sciences, Institute of Youth, Family and Community abalsano@nifa.usda.gov

11. Family and Consumer Sciences FCS is the integrative, multidisciplinary field of science that studies relationships among humans and their environments to foster quality of life, strengthen communities, and achieve a healthy sustainable world.

12. NIFA’s Division of Family and Consumer Sciences To focus on the human dimensions of food and agriculture in addressing priority issues through scientific research and its application, strategic partnerships, Extension education, and the preparation of the next generation of FCS professionals. - Family & Consumer Economics - Housing & Community Living - Nutrition & Health - Child & Family Development - Adult Development & Aging - Military Family & Veterans Programs - Regional Rural Development - Sustainable Farm Enterprises - Public & Family Policy & Diversity

13. Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) • In FY12, focus was on: • Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Education Programs; • Farm Safety Education Programs; and • Rural Health Leadership Development Education Programs. • Approx. $1.5 million was available; • Project period: 1 year; • 39 grant applications received in FY12; 10 projects recommended for funding; • Awards ranged from $18,000 to $198,000. http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rural_health.html

14. FCS Visiting Scholars Program An opportunity for faculty/administrators to enhance their professional growth while cultivating their interests at the federal level; • Faculty must have a teaching, research, and/or extension appointment in FCS, human ecology, rural sociology, or a related discipline at a Land-Grant University; • Duration: 2 weeks – 4 months; • NIFA provides work space and access to NIFA’s electronic communication systems; • The scholar’s institution provides support to the scholar through salary and living expenses. Contact Ms. Sylvia Montgomery at smontgomery@nifa.usda.gov

15. Federal Funding Updates Bradley Rein P.E. Director – Division of Agricultural Systems Institute of Food Production & Sustainability brein@nifa.usda.gov

16. Questions?